Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Winter is definitely on its way here in Ohio. It’s been chilly and wet all week and I’m very happy to hear that my Phoenix friends have finally gotten a bit of a heat reprieve as well. I saw so many photos of snow shared from around the US this week and it’s made me impatient for our first snow in Ohio.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Today, for the fifth week of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Giveaways, I’m giving away a set of my favorite Misen knives! I’ve had my Misen knives ever since their initial Kickstarter over four years ago. I truly love them.
Over the past few years, I’ve gifted these knives to friends and family and converted countless more friends to these knives. They’re comfortable to use, wicked sharp, and they sharpen beautifully over time.
To be entered, leave a comment on THIS BLOG POST telling me how you store your kitchen knives. The winner will be selected on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:59pm EST.
Here’s the lucky winner’s comment:
ON THE BLOG this week: If you have a coconut lover in your life, you need these Coconut Lover’s Oatmeal Cookies. This is the chewiest, most coconut filled cookie I have ever tasted. With just a handful of ingredients, a bowl, and a spoon, you can stir these coconut oatmeal cookies together in about three minutes. They are beyond easy to make!
Want a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner? Find out what you can make-ahead and follow the timeline to get it all done on time! I’ve been following this exact plan for several years now and I swear by it. I’m all about planning things out in advance and prepping as much as possible ahead of time.
With all the flavors of pumpkin pie stirred into a creamy bowl of oatmeal, this quick and easy Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal is our favorite fall oatmeal. (P.S. The whipped cream on top is never optional.)
What I’m CRAVING: My friend Lynne’s Pepperoni Bread has been tempting me every single weekend. It’s become a thing with the Lindadudes for football days – don’t ask me how it all works, but apparently you don’t dare break the now established tradition for superstitious reasons. I’m told this bread has magic football game winning powers and every time I see it shared, I want it!
My FAVORITE THING this week is my knife stand. I bought this knife stand when we moved to Ohio and it’s been used daily. I absolutely love it. The knives hang in place, there’s no wear or damage to the blade tips, and it takes up a minimal amount of counter space. If you’re like me, this stand is perfect for an assortment of knife sizes and handle shapes.
What I’m READING: Out to Canaan by Jan Karon. This is the fourth book of the Mitford series and I’m trying not to tear through them too quickly. There was a lot of lighthearted happiness in this book and I found myself grinning often while reading.
I’m starting the fifth Mitford book now and after that, I’ll force myself to read a few books by different authors so that I don’t finish this series too quickly. I’m enjoying every page though. I always feel better after reading about the people I’ve grown to love in Mitford.
What I’m WATCHING: I just finished watching Monk – the whole series from start to end. I’d caught a few episodes over the years, but I’d never watched the whole series. It was awesome. This is a fun family-friendly show that just plain makes me smile.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” – Melody Beattie
Wishing you a beautiful week full of little things that make you smile!
Mary
melanie meyer says
I store my knives in a drawer wood block but I also have a couple of blocks on the counter within arms reach in cooking. also have some that have their own plastic cover to store in
J says
Hi Mary!
I store my knives in my pantry drawer to keep them accessible for me.
I can’t wait to make those coconut cookies esp for my daughter bc she now loves coconut!
She use to hate coconut. So when she tried to make her kids eat peas, I would tell her I was going to make something with coconut in it and not tell her! So she ate some coconut and she loves it now so much that I have too hide it or I won’t have any on hand! Lol
Safe safe and have a awesome weekend!
Maria Pennoyer says
Hand washed dried, then stored in a knife block. I like my knives sharp. Thanks,
Maria Pennoyer
Sharon says
We use a wooden knife block to store the most-used knives. I’ve wanted a magnetic wall mount knife holder for a while but there’s just no convenient place to mount one in my kitchen.
Ellie Delancey says
We use a knife block to store our knives, BUT I really want to get a magnetic strip to hold them instead. Maybe someday soon! 🙂
Amy Lindman says
Happy Halloween! 🎃 I store my knife set in a wood block and other knives in a kitchen drawer. My knife set is very old, I’d love a new set!
Henny Hall says
I store my knives in a knife block with the blade facing UP.
Karen says
Hi Mary, I hand wash and dry my knives. Then I store them in a knife block, I am thinking of switching over to storing them in a block in a drawer by my stove. I am trying to clear my counter tops, to have less stuff on them.
Monica Archer says
I store my knives in a block on the counter.
Pete Rhymes says
We keep our knives in a knife block we inherited from my Dad. He used it religiously and I’m honored to have it.
Kathy B says
My knives are old and (though I’m not proud of it) I store them with other utensils. When I get new knives I will have to store properly so they stay sharp! Love the idea of the coconut cookies – I’m saving that email so I can make them later.
Maritza* Alvarez-Reyes says
Happy Halloween
cindi marinez says
stored in a wood block!
Jane .Quinn Kondelik says
My knives are stored on a knife rack screwed into a wall.
My grandmother taught me whenever your gift a sharp object, that person owes you a penny so as not to break a friendship.
pete gauthier says
Made your Winter Spice Cranberry Cake. Wonderful.
Pete g.
Roberta says
I store my knives in a knife bock.
Dayna Hemmelgarn says
I store my knives in a couple different places.. Carving knives and butcher knives in dinning room in hutch drawer, and paring knives in kitchen drawer.
Kelly says
I hand wash them and store them in a utensil tray. Happy fall!!
Benni Mitchell says
Hi Mary,
I really like the knife stand you have recommended. Currently I store my knives in a kitchen drawer.
Have a great November!
DANIELA RODRIGUEZ says
I store my knives in different places: the ones I use the most, I gave them in a wood block display, and I have them near the stove and handy at all times. I keep some sharp knives store in a drawer, until I need to use them, and steak knives in a special box clean and ready to be used when I have a steak dinner or a bbq.